Get a guided tour of local wineries, distilleries
The Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering a weekday Sippin’ Trip of local wineries and distilleries.
The guided walking and bus tour includes transportation, tastings, water, snacks and a Brown County souvenir.
Trips are offered from 1 to 5 p.m. most Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 14; Monday, Nov. 6; weekends and Wednesdays after Thanksgiving through Dec. 17.
Each trip, $45, lasts three to four hours.
For more information, visit browncounty.com/tours.
Teen Time planned at library Wednesdays
Teens are welcome to hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books and do homework during Teen Time at the Brown County Public Library, Wednesday afternoons through December.
A snack is included.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Youth program meets Wednesdays at Baptist church
HAMBLEN TWP. — A program for children and teens at Unity Baptist Church begins with a meal served at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
For children ages 4 through high school, the Word of Life program includes a singing challenge, Scripture memorization and study, socializing and games. With an emphasis on “foundational truths from the Bible,” the program meets weekly through the school year at the church, 7361 Spearsville Road.
With questions, call program director Terry Sisson at 812-720-0299.
Youth poets, writers welcome at BETA group
A new youth writing group is organizing through Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association (BETA).
The Emerging Poets and Writers group meets Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at the BETA center, upstairs from Hoosier Art Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St.
For more information, email facilitator Lory Winford at [email protected].
Friends of lake will meet at library
The Friends of Lake Monroe, a grassroots organization to protect and sustain water quality in Lake Monroe, will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Room B in the lower level of the Brown County Public Library.
Jill Vance, an interpretive naturalist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will talk about guidelines the group must follow to “adopt a shoreline” along Lake Monroe.
John Kennard, Brown County Health Department environmental health supervisor, will talk about the importance of septic awareness in association with protecting the watershed. Handouts will be available.
All ages are welcome; bring questions and ideas to share.
Hot fish sold at tent downtown
The Brown County (Nashville) Volunteer Fire Department is selling fish sandwiches Saturday and Sunday through the end of October at the tent on the courthouse lawn.
Serving hours are 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. Sunday.
This is the Nashville station’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Community conversation on the Salt Creek Trail
The League of Women Voters of Brown County will moderate a community conversation on the additional phases of the Salt Creek Trail at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Brown County High School.
Community members are urged to come, hear panel presentations, and provide their input, thoughts and suggestions on this initiative.
Members of the county commissioners, the county council and the school board will also be present and participating.
Town decoration contest winners get prizes
Shop owners, businesses and churches throughout town are eligible to win money in a fall decorating contest.
The contest is sponsored by Reynolds Leather and Gifts. The first place winner will receive $500; second place, $300; and third place, $200.
An independent team of judges will vote Friday, Oct. 27.
Gourmet dinner to benefit animals planned
STORY — A gourmet dinner with drinks to will be served in the historic barn at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, on Friday, Oct. 27.
The $135-per-person-meal will benefit the Brown County Humane Society through a grant from the Tony Stewart Foundation.
The price includes Cardinal Spirits cocktails from 7 to 7:30 p.m., a five-course dinner at 7:30 p.m. prepared by Chef Eric Swanson of Story Inn, and gratuity. Each course is paired with craft beer from Quaff ON!.
Guests will receive a “wag bag” of pet goodies to take home. Some of the humane society’s four-legged “temporary residents” will be introduced.
For more information or tickets, visit app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TonyStewartFoundation/Story-Inn-Dinner.html.
Pancake breakfast to fund junior high activities
Principal Brian Garman and Assistant Principal Greg Pagnard will be the “pancake chefs” at Brown County Junior High School Saturday, Oct. 28. Unlimited pancakes and sausage will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. for $7 per person or $20 per family (two adults and children).
Music will be performed and a silent auction conducted by BCJHS students.
Event proceeds will support the BCJHS student activity fund.
Multi-family yard sale at Nazarene church
Parkview Church of the Nazarene on State Road 46 East will host a large yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
Indoor and outdoor booths will include furniture, “man stuff”/tools, home decor, baby gear, kids clothing/toys, craft supplies, homemade goods and other items.
The church youth group will sell hot dogs for lunch.
Profits from lunch will go to the youth group. Booth rental proceeds will go to Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Admission is free.
Trap shoot to benefit Shriners hospitals
GNAW BONE — The ninth annual Brown County Shrine Club Trap and Still Board Shoot will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Pittman Farms, 6088 State Road 46 East. It will raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Food will be sold.
For more information, call 484-888-3622.
Free movie showing at church Oct. 28
The movie, “War Room,” starring Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla Shirer and T.C. Stallings, will be shown at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
The church, 51 E. Chestnut St., is on the west side of Salt Creek Plaza behind Hawthorne Hills apartments. Snacks and drinks will be served with the movie, all free of charge.
With questions, call the Rev. Dan Conley at 812-988-6585.
Monthly magic shows appearing downtown
“Saturday Night Magic” shows will take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St. in Antique Alley. Oct. 28 is the next show date, featuring magicians Corbett Troyer and Ace Saturn, as well as Rich Hill.
The family-oriented show features close-up magic and humor with different professional magicians each month. Seating is limited to 25.
Tickets are $8 per child younger than 18 and $12 per adult. For advance tickets, visit richhillmagic.com, call 812-720-7029 or stop by the shop.
Music, testimony at Bean Blossom church
BEAN BLOSSOM — Rescue Me Ministries will offer music and testimony at Bean Blossom Community Church Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will start at 6 p.m. at the church, 5046 State Road 135.
Rescue Me Ministries is led by a Christian couple who are committed to encouraging, strengthening and challenging other couples to fight for their marriage and family.
For more information, call 812-988-7359 or visit rescuemeministries.com.
Ice cream social, gospel music at Helmsburg church
HELMSBURG — At 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, Brown County Community Church will host an ice cream social with gospel music by the Long Family Singers.
The free event, at 2370 Main St., is open to the public.
New story time session starting at library
A new session of Tuesday morning story time at the Brown County Public Library starts Oct. 31 and runs through Dec. 5.
The program, from 10 to 11 a.m., is for children 6 and younger. The purpose is to help kids build their early literacy skills through books, stories, art and play.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Kids, build on Wednesdays at the library
A new session of Creative Builders on Wednesday mornings starts Nov. 2 and lasts until Dec. 7 at the Brown County Public Library.
The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is for children 12 and younger. Lego, Duplo, Keva Blocks, Magna-Tiles and more will be provided. Meet in meeting room B in the lower level of the library.
For more information call the library at 812-988-2850.
Early literacy program on Thursday afternoons
Ready Readers, a program designed to build reading skills, will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 2 to Dec. 7 at the Brown County Public Library.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Annual bazaar at Catholic church in November
St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Road, will host its annual Christmas bazaar in the lower level Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4.
The bazaar opens at 9 a.m. both days and closes at 5 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission and parking are free.
Items include Christmas decor; books; jewelry and accessories; collectibles and vintage dolls; hand-knitted, crocheted and quilted materials; pottery art; wall hangings, wood items; stamping and paper crafting creations; outside vendor specialties; hot tea served by Sweetea’s; cookies by the pound and other baked goods. Outside vendors and artisans include: Wood art by Tom Lowe, Christmas folk art by Pat Thummel, doTerra essential oils from Mary Ann Soll, Mary Kay cosmetics from Bethany Drew, crochet crafts by Ashton Wintergerst, artwork and jewelry by Georgia Ballinger (Friday only), Christmas crafts and pecan butter by Sylvia Grinstead (Saturday only).
The event also includes a silent auction of gift baskets and tabletop Christmas trees; and a raffle drawing for a hand-stitched, king-size quilt.
For more information, visit stagneschurchnashville.org or call the church at 812-988-2778.
Firefighters host annual turkey shoot
BEAN BLOSSOM — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire, 5200 State Road 135 North, will host a turkey shoot at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.
Guns can be 12 or 20 gauge, with a 32-inch barrel limit. The cost is $5 per shoot. Prizes include a 50/50 money shoot, turkey, ham and bacon.
Concessions and restrooms will be available.
For more information, call 812-322-8865 or 812-988-1696.
Church celebrating 70th anniversary
MORGANTOWN — Gospel Lighthouse will celebrate its 70th anniversary as a church at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. All current and former churchgoers are invited to attend this special service, which will be followed by a pitch-in dinner.
The church is at the corner of Sycamore and Hoosier streets. For more information or to RSVP, call 317-372-4368 or 812-597-5256.
Presentation about courthouse, scenic byway
Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation and the League of Women Voters of Indiana will co-sponsor a presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 8 by James Glass titled, “The Historic Brown County Courthouse, Old Town Nashville and the Hoosier Hills Scenic Byway.”
The presentation will be followed by a community conversation on the preservation and promotion of our Brown County heritage.
This event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library.
Veterans Day program slated Nov. 10
Brown County Schools will host its annual Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 10 in the Larry C. Banks Memorial Gymnasium at Brown County High School.
Veteran Lt. Col. Dave Endris will be the guest speaker.
Veterans social hour will begin at 8:30 a.m. Students and staff will assemble at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.
Doors will open to the public at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:30 a.m. The program will include introduction of veterans and recognition of fallen veterans’ widows; commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Brown County veteran Larry C. Banks’ ultimate sacrifice; a military salute performed by the BCHS band and choirs from the high school and junior high; presentations of the 2017 Voice of Democracy essay contest winners and Patriot’s Pin by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars; and presentations by the BCHS History Club.
Immediately following, a luncheon will be provided by the food services department in the auxiliary gym. All veterans and their families are welcome.
Date set for annual fall fashion show
Mulberry Cottage will stage its fall fashion show at the Brown County Inn Friday, Nov. 10. Doors open at 5 p.m. for visitors to shop the “mini boutique” at buy one, get one half off, and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and available at the store on West Main Street or by calling 812-988-9803.
Annual bazaar, raffle, dinner at church
GATESVILLE — The Goshen Community Church annual bazaar, quilt raffle, bake sale and bean dinner is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
The bazaar will include handcrafted items, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods and rummage sale items.
Dinners for a $5 donation feature soup — bean, vegetable or chili — slaw, two corn muffins, choice of dessert and drink.
A queen-size quilt, “Autumn Jewels,” will be raffled for $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. The drawing will be at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available at the church, 2798 Gatesville Road or by calling 812-988-7892.
Shop at Abe Martin Bazaar in November
The Abe Martin Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Brown County History Center on East Gould Street north of the courthouse.
The Grand Hall on the upper level will house local artists and crafters selling their wares.
Chocolate walk to benefit animal shelter
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, the Brown County Humane Society will conduct its annual Chocolate Walk downtown.
Get tickets online in advance at bchumane.org.
Craft, antique bazaar planned at History Center
The third annual Abe Martin Village Bazaar is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. It’s hosted by the Brown County Historical Society.
Items will include ceramics, art, gifts, antiques and other goods.
Women’s retreat offered at Rancho Framasa
Co-director of CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Angi Sullivan, will facilitate a women’s retreat from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
The retreat will allow women to explore outdoor challenges by choice and to write in response to questions that arise in the context of how life challenges are met. It will take place at the CYO camp, 2230 Clay Lick Road.
The event is sponsored by Women Writing for (a) Change. The $75 fee includes a ropes course challenge, three writing circles using WWf(a)C safe circle practices, snacks, lunch and dinner. Tuition assistance is available. All activities are optional.
For full descriptions or to register, visit womenwritingbloomington.org.
Training for a community food emergency offered
The Terrorism and All Hazards Preparedness Committee of the Indiana Environmental Health Association will sponsor free training in “Managing Food Emergencies; Strategies for a Community Response.”
Training will be at the Brown County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15. There is no charge to attend, but participants must register.
Designed to help communities make a plan to deal with a large food emergency, training will include realizing when you need help, what resources are needed and where to get them, making a plan to get a response, how agencies interact and who to contact.
Participants from agriculture, emergency management, EMS, fire, police, veterinarians, laboratory, food sector managers and public health employees are encouraged to attend.
The course will be taught by representatives of the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training of Louisiana State University under the NCBRT Homeland Security National Training Program.
To register, contact Jennifer Rugenstein at the Brown County Health Department at 812-988-2255.
Free legal clinic planned at public library
Legal Aid, a nonprofit agency, will host a free legal aid clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Brown County Public Library.
People who attend will receive a 10-minute consultation to answer general questions, offer legal information or to receive other limited assistance or advice. There is no need to register in advance.
Legal Aid provides free civil legal services, lawyer referrals and domestic violence-related legal representation to low-income individuals in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush and Shelby counties.
With questions, contact Legal Aid staff attorney/referral director Kelly Baer at 812-314-2720.
Health Department offers food manager’s class
The last ServSafe class for the year will be conducted Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20 and 21 at the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.
Class will start at 8:30 a.m. each day and will finish at 12:30 p.m. Monday and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The cost for the class, text and test is $125. The text is the seventh edition of ServSafe Food Manager.
To reserve a space, or with questions, call the health department at 812-988-2255.
Live raptor program planned at state park lodge
Brown County State Park will host a live bird show with representatives from the Indiana Raptor Center through fall.
The show, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, will be at Abe Martin Lodge.
Presentations are included with park admission.
Donations to the raptor center are welcome. For more information, call the Nature Center at 812-988-5240.
Bluebird nest box kits for sale
The Brown County Bluebird Club is selling cedar bluebird nest boxes for $15 each or two for $25 to raise money for the club. Email Dan Sparks at [email protected] or call 812-200-5700.
Book-a-Librarian service offered
Individuals or small groups can make an appointment with a Brown County Public Library librarian through the free Book-a-Librarian service. Sessions are limited to 30 to 60 minutes and are best used for instruction on how to use the library catalog, databases, digital resources and the internet. Call 812-988-2850 for an appointment.
Shop, sample wines at art gallery
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, the Brown County Art Gallery will host a winter market featuring nine wineries of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. The event includes wine tasting and holiday shopping.
For more information, visit indianauplands.com/event/winter-in-the-uplands.
Steele’s Country Christmas celebration planned
BELMONT — T.C. Steele State Historic Site will open a decorated Studio to friends and neighbors for its annual holiday celebration, Steeles’ Country Christmas.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, children and families can visit and get photos with St. Nicholas and Belsnickel, make a Christmas card, decorate an ornament and hear a holiday music program. Cookies and mulled cider will be served.
The event is free with regular site admission and includes a tour of the historic buildings. Families can receive a special discount rate. Members of the Indiana State Museum and the Friends of T.C. Steele are admitted free.
For more information, visit tcsteele.org/programs or call 812-988-2785.
Register for yoga rejuvenation retreat
HELMSBURG — Barefoot Yoga, 2082 State Road 45, will host a two-hour rejuvenation retreat from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 9.
Led by guest yoga teacher, Yulia Azriel, the retreat will include yoga nidra (psychic sleep) and yoga therapy balls.
Early bird admission is $35; two weeks prior it increases to $40
For reservations, call Patty at 317-431-4967 or Yulia at 317-908-9077.
Get discount tickets for wine fair in May
Story Inn will host the 16th annual Indiana Wine Fair from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Tickets are now on sale, discounted to $45 until Jan. 1, when the cost will go up to $60.
Guests can sample and purchase wines from more than 30 vintners. A variety of food trucks and live chamber music from Indiana University School of Music will be included.
All guests will receive a souvenir IWF tasting glass and Story tote bag.
Tickets for designated drivers are $10.
For tickets, visit indianawinefair.com or call the inn at 812-988-2273.
